Easter Weekend Family Portraits

Narmer’s Newsstand

NY Considers Joining Powerball[GOTHAMIST] State Law to Cap Public Defenders’ Caseloads, but Only in the City [NYT] White America wants a Thank you from Black America[AFROMERICA] Harlem Building Boom Is A “Grand Letdown”[GOTHAMIST] ‘Survey’ Calls Attack Bloomberg Rival [NYT] 20% of U.S. preschoolers are obese[USA] With Polls Still Shrinking, Dems May Squeeze Paterson Out[GOTHAMIST] Governor… [Read more…]

Swing: A Concept Store

A breath of fresh air has blown into Harlem this spring. Swing is a lifestyle boutique that specializes in one of a kind items that range from children’s clothes to home decor.  Situated on the corner of Seventh Avenue and 118th,  known more for beauty supply stores and bodegas than upscale boutiques, Swing is an… [Read more…]

Tea and Things of that Kind Struggles to Open

Despite the premature closing of both Sugarhill Java and Tea Lounge and The Harlem Tea Room, a new tea room is hoping to open on 137th and  Seventh Avenue by Mother’s Day. Mother and son team Laila and Na’im Najieb have been planning their tea room, Tea and Things of That Kind, since 2006. The Najiebs have… [Read more…]

Sing Harlem Sing!

Click on image for details Sing Harlem Sing!, a new autobiographical musical by Vy Higginsen about her groundbreaking career as a disc jockey, will play Harlem’s Dempsey Theatre, April 17-May 10. The production will be directed by Ken Wydro, with choreography by Michael Rice.

Apollo Honors Music Legends June 8th

  The Apollo Theater will celebrate its 75th anniversary by inducting music impresario Quincy Jones and R&B artist Patti LaBelle into its Hall of Fame. The June 8 anniversary gala concert will benefit the landmark Harlem theater. The Apollo also will present its arts and humanitarian award to Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille. Previous… [Read more…]

Fashion Exchange

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An Evening of Poetry and Prose

AN EVENING OF POETRY & PROSE Sponsored by Tau Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:30-8:30pm CREOLE RESTAURANT 2167 3rd Avenue (@118th Street) New York, NY 10035 212-876-8838 Purchase of food and drinks is strongly encouraged Open Mic Spots Available To sign-up, contact Kim Singleton at kims7e@yahoo.com or 917-549-5659 Brought… [Read more…]